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As Trump Escalates Trade War, Ontario Premier Doug Ford Wants to Retaliate

First seen 7/24/2026, 7:56:49 PM · 4 sources · cross-spectrum coverage

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What happened: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says "we didn't start this trade war" as Trump slaps Canada with tariffs

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Lean Left
CBS News — Top

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says "we didn't start this trade war" as Trump slaps Canada with tariffs

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CBS News — Top

Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war

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CBS News — Top

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Trump's new tariff threat: "It's unfortunate he took this avenue"

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NYT — World

As Trump Escalates Trade War, Ontario Premier Doug Ford Wants to Retaliate

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Lean Left · 4 sources

            NYT — World
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As Trump Escalates Trade War, Ontario Premier Doug Ford Wants to Retaliate

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            CBS News — Top
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Trump's new tariff threat: "It's unfortunate he took this avenue"

The U.S. on Friday imposed a new 10% tariff on Canada, with 50% duties set to take effect later in August, significantly escalating trade tensions between the two countries. Ontari…

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            CBS News — Top
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Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war

"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."

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            CBS News — Top
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says "we didn't start this trade war" as Trump slaps Canada with tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about the upcoming opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge and President Trump's n…

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